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GDL 38: River vs Tragedy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Bean (ranked 5104 p4p, 5722 weight class) and Beta Meta (ranked 182 p4p, 120 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beta Meta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean stuns Meta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meta gets a clinch.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meta's efforts to push away.
Meta tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the cage.
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bean drops Meta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 It looks like Beta Meta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean digs a right hand underneath Meta's ribcage. Meta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bean lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bean pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Meta out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Bean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaido Graindo (ranked 1308 p4p, 7186 weight class) and Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 181 p4p, 645 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graindo ducks under a wild hook from Muwaitang.
Graindo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muwaitang sprawls and moves away.
Graindo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a jab when Graindo was well out of range.
Graindo jabs at Muwaitang's body.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab.
Graindo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muwaitang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graindo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muwaitang throws a shot from downtown. Graindo moves away and avoids it.
Graindo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graindo is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muwaitang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Graindo grinds an elbow into Muwaitang's temple.
Graindo cracks Muwaitang with a big elbow.
Graindo is chipping away with strikes.
Graindo scoring with punches and elbows.
Graindo is staying tight to Muwaitang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muwaitang is pushing Graindo's head away, looking to escape. Graindo manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo cracks Muwaitang with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Graindo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Muwaitang is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Graindo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2498 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Fred El Celso (ranked 309 p4p, 393 weight class). Fred El Celso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jared Roughneck's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Celso tries to counter by closing the distance.
El Celso avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
El Celso avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
El Celso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roughneck scores with a punch to the head.
Roughneck connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from El Celso.
Roughneck connects with a jab.
El Celso doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Roughneck to counter with a crisp jab.
El Celso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roughneck to the ground. El Celso is now in Roughneck's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Celso being controlled here momentarily.
El Celso pushing down on Roughneck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso prevents Roughneck from improving his position.
El Celso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roughneck is looking to control El Celso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roughneck avoid being mounted?
Roughneck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roughneck gets back to full guard.
Roughneck is controlling El Celso's posture.
Roughneck keeping moving, preventing El Celso from controlling successfully.
El Celso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roughneck can't keep his opponent in guard - El Celso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roughneck keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roughneck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roughneck is staying active underneath El Celso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughneck is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is trying to control the action in half guard but Roughneck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
El Celso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roughneck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Celso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roughneck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Celso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roughneck is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Celso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Roughneck tries to control El Celso's body but El Celso pushes him off. Roughneck squirms to his side and now El Celso has his back!
Roughneck can't escape the position.
El Celso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roughneck is defending well though. El Celso let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Celso is trying to stick to Roughneck's back but Roughneck is turning into El Celso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Celso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roughneck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jared Roughneck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roughneck looks to score with a jab to the body but El Celso is just out of range.
Roughneck scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
El Celso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roughneck to score with a decent uppercut.
Roughneck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El Celso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roughneck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Celso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fred El Celso has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Celso stopping the sweep attempt from Roughneck.
El Celso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roughneck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roughneck keeping moving, preventing El Celso from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso wants to pass the guard but Roughneck is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roughneck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Roughneck.
El Celso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roughneck as he jumps to the side.
El Celso shoots in but Roughneck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Celso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Celso shoots for a double leg takedown but Roughneck sprawls well. He's pushed El Celso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jared Roughneck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
Nice straight punches there by Roughneck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roughneck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck catches El Celso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
El Celso scores with a takedown into Roughneck's guard.
Roughneck keeping full guard, as El Celso tries to pass.
El Celso stopping the sweep attempt from Roughneck.
Roughneck has his hands on El Celso's head, controlling the position.
El Celso trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Celso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roughneck is keeping the position for now.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Celso trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
El Celso shoots in looking for a takedown. Roughneck tries to sprawl out of it but El Celso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roughneck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roughneck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roughneck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roughneck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jared Roughneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Celso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roughneck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roughneck. El Celso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roughneck connects with a body shot that sends El Celso's belly button to the back.
Roughneck connects with a nice looking jab.
Roughneck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roughneck leaves El Celso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roughneck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Celso on the side of the head.
El Celso shoots in looking for a takedown but Roughneck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Celso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roughneck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Celso can do to turn this around?
El Celso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roughneck avoids it really well and circles away.
El Celso is breathing heavily.
El Celso goes for a double leg but Roughneck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roughneck continues to drive forward.
El Celso shoots in for a double leg but Roughneck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roughneck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
El Celso shoots in for a double leg but Roughneck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jared Roughneck is winning the standup battle so far.
El Celso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roughneck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Celso thinking.
Roughneck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roughneck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roughneck lands a right hook to the body.
Roughneck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fred El Celso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roughneck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El Celso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 El Celso is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Celso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Celso is still on wobbly legs! Can Roughneck finish him?
Roughneck darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! El Celso's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roughneck before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jared Roughneck!
Jared Roughneck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Fred El Celso had this to say: 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bloodsport (ranked 7298 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 606 p4p, 403 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Bloodsport has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Bloodsport seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Bloodsport avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodsport backwards.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura avoiding damage.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamura is leaning against Bloodsport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Bloodsport blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Bloodsport with a knee to the head.
Nakamura controlling the action here for a moment.
Bloodsport being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodsport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloodsport tries a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloodsport closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Bloodsport pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bloodsport was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bloodsport looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Bloodsport looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodsport is retaining full guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodsport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodsport escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard.
Bloodsport throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bloodsport is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bloodsport manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodsport throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nakamura uses it to pass to side control.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Bloodsport is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloodsport struggling a bit here.
Bloodsport tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bloodsport's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bloodsport will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bloodsport tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Bloodsport ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloodsport gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bloodsport is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloodsport will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving.
Nakamura is in close to Bloodsport's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bloodsport is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bloodsport trying to mount his opponent but Nakamura defends it.
Nakamura tries to roll over but Bloodsport keeps him under control.
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Bloodsport has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bloodsport trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Bloodsport from controlling successfully.
Bloodsport is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakamura keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodsport sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Bloodsport is having none of it.
Bloodsport trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Bloodsport moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bloodsport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bloodsport trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Bloodsport is keeping the position.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Bloodsport tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura stays in close to Bloodsport's body and controls the position.
Bloodsport is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bloodsport.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloodsport.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Bloodsport avoids it easily.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodsport is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura stays in close to Bloodsport's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving.
Bloodsport seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bloodsport escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving.
Nakamura postures up.
Bloodsport looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into side control.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Nakamura wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping him busy.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura working the body and head with strikes.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Bloodsport is looking to reverse the position.
Bloodsport is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Bloodsport is working away.
Bloodsport is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloodsport keeps working.
Bloodsport regains half guard.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Bloodsport, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Bloodsport is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Bloodsport has a hand on Nakamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura prevents Bloodsport from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working the ground and pound effectively.
 Bloodsport is rocked!
Bloodsport tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A big strike lands for Nakamura! That's really hurt Bloodsport and he's turned his back - Nakamura keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nakamura jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sox Bully (ranked 25206 p4p, 5004 weight class) and Bradley Broadfoot (ranked 233 p4p, 180 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sox Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bully swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broadfoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bully definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bully moves out of range as Broadfoot strikes.
It looked like Bully wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broadfoot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bully drops Broadfoot with a right and a left! Bully comes rushing in but Broadfoot regains his composure and manages to keep Bully in guard.
It looks like Bradley Broadfoot has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bully drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bully seems to have locked his on tight now - Broadfoot screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bully, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sox Bully!
Post fight, an emotional Sox Bully said 'This chump and his manager wanted the easy win lol'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Jones (ranked 25262 p4p, 5810 weight class) and John Tromble (ranked 175 p4p, 122 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't leave without it. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tromble counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tromble stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tromble is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Tromble circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tromble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Tromble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tromble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Tromble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tromble fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Tromble lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromble scores with a body shot.
Tromble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tromble misses the jab.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones dives in and grabs Tromble 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tromble pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Tromble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tromble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tromble wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tromble scores with a nice right hand.
Tromble lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Tromble connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Tromble scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Tromble and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tromble wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tromble manages to break the clinch.
Tromble scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tromble counters with a right hand to the body.
Tromble has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tromble circles away easily
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tromble !
Tromble throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Tromble moves away
and Tromble counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tromble throws out the jab.
Tromble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tromble lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tromble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tromble as Jones shoots in.
Tromble lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Sandy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tromble .
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tromble counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromble misses with an uppercut.
Jones wants to clinch but Tromble slips to the side
and Tromble counters with a straight right hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tromble sprawls well. Tromble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tromble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tromble scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Tromble , looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Tromble against the cage but Tromble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tromble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Tromble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Tromble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Tromble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tromble throws a shot to the body.
Sandy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tromble scores with a jab to the body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tromble to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Tromble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Tromble moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tromble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Tromble counters with a nice body shot.
Tromble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tromble .
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tromble lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Tromble .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tromble , as that shot connected.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tromble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tromble lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tromble lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tromble to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tromble lands with a good body shot.
Tromble scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Tromble scores with a body shot.
Tromble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones wants to clinch but Tromble slips to the side
letting Tromble counter with a right hand.
Tromble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tromble with a jab.
Tromble throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one on the button.
Tromble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tromble works the jab nicely.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tromble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tromble scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tromble .
Tromble looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tromble tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Tromble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tromble with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Tromble 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones blocks a jab.
Tromble catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tromble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tromble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tromble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tromble loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Tromble misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Tromble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tromble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tromble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tromble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tromble .
A slow jab from Tromble misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Tromble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromble scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tromble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tromble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Tromble scores with a punch to the head.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tromble avoids it really well and circles away.
Tromble lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tromble , which made it look bad.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tromble avoids nicely.
Tromble lands with an overhand left.
Tromble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tromble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tromble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones shoots and misses
and Tromble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Tromble .
A left lands for Tromble .
A cross from Tromble lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tromble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tromble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Tromble .
Tromble cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Tromble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones is rocked!
Tromble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tromble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tromble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromble moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tromble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tromble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tromble connects with a looping right hand.
Tromble with a nice cross.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tromble scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Tromble . No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Tromble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tromble digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sandy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Tromble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tromble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tromble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tromble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tromble !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Cosmo (ranked 7041 p4p, 5466 weight class) and Nicky Papas (ranked 535 p4p, 474 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Cosmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Papas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosmo defends it nicely.
No luck for Papas with that takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Cosmo has knocked Papas down with a huge combo! Cosmo steps away and waves a wobbly Papas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Papas is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cosmo.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosmo finish him?
Cosmo throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosmo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Papas! Cosmo dives in looking to finish! Papas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Cosmo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 5587 p4p, 23793 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 596 p4p, 739 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rabago stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz tries a low kick but Rabago avoids it.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Rabago.
Cruz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz looks winded!
Rabago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabago.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabago connects with a crisp jab.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Rabago.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Rabago's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rabago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rabago's waist but Rabago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Rabago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Rabago is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz wants to control but Rabago is keeping him busy.
Cruz is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rabago tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Rabago has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rabago makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rabago looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Rabago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Rabago bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rabago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rabago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabago defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Rabago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rabago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago rushes Cruz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cruz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rabago piles on the pressure and Cruz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Rabago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 692 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Paul Muhapuro (ranked 93 p4p, 145 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Muhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legba shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro tries to circle away but Legba has him pinned against the cage.
Legba has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muhapuro regains guard immediately.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muhapuro is still trying to improve position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Legba slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba moved away.
Papa Legba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Muhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Legba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muhapuro's guard.
Legba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Muhapuro pulls Legba in close to prevent any damage.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro tries to roll over but Legba keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legba with a body shot.
Legba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legba misses with a takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Legba's ribcage but misses.
Legba tries to clinch there but Muhapuro circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Legba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
Legba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Legba is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Legba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks.
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muhapuro managing to control the position.
Legba wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Muhapuro managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Legba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muhapuro is trying to keep Legba in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Legba. Legba maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Legba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro thinks about the counter body kick.
Legba looking to score a takedown here. Muhapuro is defending well but Legba drives through and ends up in Muhapuro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba is fighting to break Muhapuro's control of his arms but Muhapuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muhapuro has control of Legba's left arm, preventing Legba from doing any damage.
Muhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Muhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Muhapuro from controlling successfully.
Legba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Legba is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muhapuro passes into side control.
Legba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muhapuro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Legba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legba is trying to improve his position.
Muhapuro controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Muhapuro.
Legba looks to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Legba checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legba or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhapuro, which made it look bad.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba tries for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away easily
and Muhapuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Legba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Muhapuro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Legba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legba tries to clinch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Legba. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro feints a counter leg kick.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legba is defended easily by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legba has closed the distance and engaged Muhapuro in a clinch.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch.
Legba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legba is looking to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch.
Legba fails to land the takedown.
Muhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba closes the distance but Muhapuro moves to the side
and Muhapuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Legba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Legba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legba tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Muhapuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muhapuro but Muhapuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Legba wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Legba wants to clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Muhapuro. No joy for Legba on that attempt.
Legba shoots and misses
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick.
Legba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legba can't get the takedown.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legba looks to clinch
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhapuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Legba steps away.
Legba wants to clinch up but Muhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Legba ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muhapuro punishes Legba's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legba with a poor takedown
and Muhapuro counters with a three punch combo that has Legba backing up. Legba nods at Muhapuro to acknowledge the strikes.
Legba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Legba closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legba checks it well.
Legba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papa Legba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legba misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muhapuro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick River (ranked 1748 p4p, 574 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 215 p4p, 81 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Trage Tragedy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick River's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.
River ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tragedy defends it nicely.
Tragedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
Tragedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River is looking to counter with a body kick.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tragedy's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy throws a leg kick that misses.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy misses with a kick to the body.
River jabs Tragedy right on the nose. Tragedy blinks but takes it well.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River gets a takedown into half guard.
Tragedy is looking to get back to is feet but River passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tragedy dodges the ground and pound from River.
River wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy.
Tragedy is trying to improve his position.
River trying to control the position but Tragedy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
River laying and praying for a moment but Tragedy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tragedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River is trying to work for a kimura but Tragedy is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy wants to control but River is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy wants to get back to full guard.
Tragedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that River has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tragedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as River controls the pace.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tragedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tragedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tragedy, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River slips under a jab.
River lands with an overhand left.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tragedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tragedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Tragedy throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Tragedy sits in half guard.
Tragedy throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
Tragedy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tragedy swings for the body but River moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tragedy looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Tragedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.
River blocks a leg kick.
Tragedy moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Tragedy down.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from River.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River throws a push kick but Tragedy slaps the foot to one side.
Tragedy walks into a jab.
That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Tragedy misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tragedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tragedy lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Patrick River is winning the standup battle so far.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tragedy on the side of the head.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Tragedy with the inside leg kick.
River with a jab.
Tragedy tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
River blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a left to the head.
Tragedy stalling.
River dodges an elbow strike from Tragedy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tragedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trage Tragedy.
Tragedy stalls.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Tragedy controls his hands.
Tragedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Tragedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tragedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tragedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tragedy was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Tragedy throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a body punch but Tragedy moves out of range.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Tragedy circles away.
Tragedy tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Tragedy.
River throws a leg kick which misses Tragedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tragedy tries to avoid it.
Tragedy tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tragedys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tragedy is looking to land body kicks.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
River scores with a hook.
Tragedy connects with a crisp jab.
Tragedy swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Tragedy walks into a straight right hand from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Tragedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tragedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
The cut above Trage Tragedy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River lands a big head kick that sends Tragedy tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Tragedy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tragedy is rocked!
Tragedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tragedy flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from River as Tragedy shoots in.
River is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tragedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tragedy shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy throws a hook but River blocks it.
Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A head kick misses from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tragedy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tragedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River tests Tragedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tragedy connects with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Tragedy is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Tragedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tragedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tragedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Tragedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River forces Tragedy back against the cage and clinches.
Tragedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trage Tragedy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Tragedy tries to tie him up.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tragedy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tragedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Tragedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Tragedy stalling against the cage.
Tragedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tragedy stalling in the clinch but River improves position.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tragedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River scores with a body shot.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for River.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Tragedy on that attempt.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trage Tragedy.
River throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trage Tragedy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick River!
Patrick River decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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